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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.66, 4,754.20 and 2,634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.66, 4,754.20 and 2,634.59 is: 3,637.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.66 : 4,754.20 = 2,634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.66/4,754.20 = 2,634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.66x = 4,754.20 × 2,634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.66x = 12,525,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,525,355.75/3,443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.23

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